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<font color="000000">SINGAPORE: The world’s largest observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer, will be closed until investigations into Tuesday’s incident are complete.
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A major power disruption left 173 passengers stranded for about six hours.
Police say operations will be allowed to resume once the ride is certified safe.
Trapped passengers were able to leave their capsules after the Singapore Flyer resumed rotating at about 11:11pm (1511 GMT) on Tuesday.
Earlier, a few passengers were lowered down to safety in a sling—like device from one of the observation capsules.
A 70—year—old woman complaining of dizziness, and a boy who vomited were taken to hospital, said Lieutenant Colonel N. Subhas, of the paramedic and fire service.
A spokeswoman for the attraction said about 173 people were onboard the wheel when a short circuit in one of the drive motors occurred at around 5:00pm.
At least five passengers were lifted through the hatch on top of each capsule and winched to the ground by a private rescue firm engaged by Singapore Flyer.
The Flyer’s technical team managed to isolate the problem and restored electricity, including the air—conditioning, to the capsules. The team also worked with the Singapore Civil Defence Force to resolve the problem.
Those stranded were provided with food and drink.
Mr Steven Yeo, General Manager of the Singapore Flyer, said: "At 4.50pm, we experienced an electrical problem on our drive unit number 1, north unit, which caused several of our electrical supplies to be cut. The defect has actually been isolated. We found it to be the drive unit itself. The rest of the wheel, the rest of the supply, is in full functioning order at the moment."
A passenger who was stuck in one of the capsules said there was a sudden jerk before the wheel stopped turning. An announcement a few minutes later said there was a technical error.
Madam Lim Boon Siang, a passenger stuck in one of the capsules, said: "About 4.30pm or 4.15pm, after we passed the maximum altitude, it suddenly jerked to a stop, and then for a good five to 10 minutes, we waited.
"We thought that this could be something normal. And then there was a message that came in that said that it has stopped temporary. Everybody was calm, but initially the air—con was switched off, so it was very hot due to the evening sun. They opened up the air ventilator, and the air—con is working now."
She said there were about 10 other people, including children, in her cabin.
The spokesperson said: "Their safety was never at risk while they were in the capsules. Every capsule is equipped with an intercom system which is linked to the control room — for passengers and the control room personnel to communicate.
"Our staff promptly informed passengers of the situation and reassured them that measures were being taken to fix the technical problem. There are also surveillance cameras installed in every capsule for the operations team to monitor what is going on in all capsules."
Singapore Flyer has reimbursed all affected passengers for their tickets and is making alternative transport arrangements for travellers who missed their flights to Europe and coaches to Malaysia.
A ride on the 165—metre tall wheel, about 42 storeys high, typically takes half an hour and each capsule can take up to 28 people.
Since the Flyer became operational in February this year, this is the third time it has encountered problems.
The last time a technical glitch occurred was just three weeks ago, on December 4. The wheel was stuck for nearly five hours due to extreme weather conditions and some 70 people were affected. In July, the Flyer stopped due to a minor fault in the braking system.
Unlike cramped, old—style Ferris wheel carriages that hang in the open air, the Singapore Flyer and other large observation wheels feature fixed "capsules".
The 28 sleek—looking capsules — about the size of a city bus — can hold up to 28 people, and passengers can walk around during the slowly—moving ride.
The Singapore Flyer, worth about S$240 million (US$171 million), was a private venture backed mainly by German investors and built by Mitsubishi Corp and Takenaka Corp of Japan.
Singapore—based Great Wheel Corp is also building wheels in Beijing and Berlin, which will edge out the Singapore Flyer as the world’s biggest when they begin turning in about two years, the chairman of Singapore Flyer, Florian Bollen, said before the attraction opened.</font>
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A major power disruption left 173 passengers stranded for about six hours.
Police say operations will be allowed to resume once the ride is certified safe.
Trapped passengers were able to leave their capsules after the Singapore Flyer resumed rotating at about 11:11pm (1511 GMT) on Tuesday.
Earlier, a few passengers were lowered down to safety in a sling—like device from one of the observation capsules.
A 70—year—old woman complaining of dizziness, and a boy who vomited were taken to hospital, said Lieutenant Colonel N. Subhas, of the paramedic and fire service.
A spokeswoman for the attraction said about 173 people were onboard the wheel when a short circuit in one of the drive motors occurred at around 5:00pm.
At least five passengers were lifted through the hatch on top of each capsule and winched to the ground by a private rescue firm engaged by Singapore Flyer.
The Flyer’s technical team managed to isolate the problem and restored electricity, including the air—conditioning, to the capsules. The team also worked with the Singapore Civil Defence Force to resolve the problem.
Those stranded were provided with food and drink.
Mr Steven Yeo, General Manager of the Singapore Flyer, said: "At 4.50pm, we experienced an electrical problem on our drive unit number 1, north unit, which caused several of our electrical supplies to be cut. The defect has actually been isolated. We found it to be the drive unit itself. The rest of the wheel, the rest of the supply, is in full functioning order at the moment."
A passenger who was stuck in one of the capsules said there was a sudden jerk before the wheel stopped turning. An announcement a few minutes later said there was a technical error.
Madam Lim Boon Siang, a passenger stuck in one of the capsules, said: "About 4.30pm or 4.15pm, after we passed the maximum altitude, it suddenly jerked to a stop, and then for a good five to 10 minutes, we waited.
"We thought that this could be something normal. And then there was a message that came in that said that it has stopped temporary. Everybody was calm, but initially the air—con was switched off, so it was very hot due to the evening sun. They opened up the air ventilator, and the air—con is working now."
She said there were about 10 other people, including children, in her cabin.
The spokesperson said: "Their safety was never at risk while they were in the capsules. Every capsule is equipped with an intercom system which is linked to the control room — for passengers and the control room personnel to communicate.
"Our staff promptly informed passengers of the situation and reassured them that measures were being taken to fix the technical problem. There are also surveillance cameras installed in every capsule for the operations team to monitor what is going on in all capsules."
Singapore Flyer has reimbursed all affected passengers for their tickets and is making alternative transport arrangements for travellers who missed their flights to Europe and coaches to Malaysia.
A ride on the 165—metre tall wheel, about 42 storeys high, typically takes half an hour and each capsule can take up to 28 people.
Since the Flyer became operational in February this year, this is the third time it has encountered problems.
The last time a technical glitch occurred was just three weeks ago, on December 4. The wheel was stuck for nearly five hours due to extreme weather conditions and some 70 people were affected. In July, the Flyer stopped due to a minor fault in the braking system.
Unlike cramped, old—style Ferris wheel carriages that hang in the open air, the Singapore Flyer and other large observation wheels feature fixed "capsules".
The 28 sleek—looking capsules — about the size of a city bus — can hold up to 28 people, and passengers can walk around during the slowly—moving ride.
The Singapore Flyer, worth about S$240 million (US$171 million), was a private venture backed mainly by German investors and built by Mitsubishi Corp and Takenaka Corp of Japan.
Singapore—based Great Wheel Corp is also building wheels in Beijing and Berlin, which will edge out the Singapore Flyer as the world’s biggest when they begin turning in about two years, the chairman of Singapore Flyer, Florian Bollen, said before the attraction opened.</font>
momma_naqi
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nora,
mine $15...tapi tak samapi hati nak belikan ngam2 or less...so I belikan more than dat...
tapi kat sini hot gift...Esprit Towel....
mine $15...tapi tak samapi hati nak belikan ngam2 or less...so I belikan more than dat...
tapi kat sini hot gift...Esprit Towel....
momma_naqi
Active Member
amin...nottygal...hehehe
Nora R...how I wishhhh...tapi I tak tahu plak..kalau dia gus mood mayb dapat early release je..
Nora R...how I wishhhh...tapi I tak tahu plak..kalau dia gus mood mayb dapat early release je..
<font color="119911">pagi smua.. its a wet day.. hope e rain will go away.. meh kkwan doakan utk i.. coz nari dah berkobar2 seh nak buat flea market lagi.. haiz.. hope e hujan is RAHMAT lah..
NORA R
hey girl dont worry lah hehe i tak rasa pape pun ok.. hehe mayb cara ku tulis salah kot.. yelah bukan bagus mana pun kkdg my cara bt cuma sharing je amg u lovely ladies.. ok.. jgn amik hati.. kkdg ku ni pun suka hembus je padahal DONT mean anythign tau.. heeh ku very e straight sgt kkdg
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NORA R
hey girl dont worry lah hehe i tak rasa pape pun ok.. hehe mayb cara ku tulis salah kot.. yelah bukan bagus mana pun kkdg my cara bt cuma sharing je amg u lovely ladies.. ok.. jgn amik hati.. kkdg ku ni pun suka hembus je padahal DONT mean anythign tau.. heeh ku very e straight sgt kkdg
Yep today half day then got xmas party at Holiday Inn Park View
But i not gg to the xmas party la
i got date with hb
My office siang siang dah draw lots who and what we will buy.
the identity of the receipient is anonymous to teh buyer
but the buyer ade 3 choices of gift to buy (all within $30)
I think bagus cam gini, at least ade surprise element and what we buy is what the other party ask for
i every year wish list - dvd
But i not gg to the xmas party la
i got date with hb
My office siang siang dah draw lots who and what we will buy.
the identity of the receipient is anonymous to teh buyer
but the buyer ade 3 choices of gift to buy (all within $30)
I think bagus cam gini, at least ade surprise element and what we buy is what the other party ask for
i every year wish list - dvd
momma_naqi
Active Member
Nora R...
yup..semoga dimakbulkan doa I
yup..semoga dimakbulkan doa I
<font color="ff6000">Good WET Morning Ladies!
First of all, wishing Mamaliz a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Second, Nottygal...terpegik japs tgk bill up to $3400.
Lastly, i takde gift exchange. Just a celebration. But to compare last year, each staff will get a hamper worth $100. Reccession mode! Kwang3x!
Arini I boleh balik kul 3pm.</font>
First of all, wishing Mamaliz a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Second, Nottygal...terpegik japs tgk bill up to $3400.
Lastly, i takde gift exchange. Just a celebration. But to compare last year, each staff will get a hamper worth $100. Reccession mode! Kwang3x!
Arini I boleh balik kul 3pm.</font>
<font color="aa00aa">morning ladies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nottygal,
3400???
mak oi...kalau betul kena charge tu macam mana nak bayar...
mudah mudahan taklah ye...
such a rainy morning today..
later i'm going for lunch date with my fren, then hubby dapat half day so pegi dating2 today..yea!!!</font>
nottygal,
3400???
mak oi...kalau betul kena charge tu macam mana nak bayar...
mudah mudahan taklah ye...
such a rainy morning today..
later i'm going for lunch date with my fren, then hubby dapat half day so pegi dating2 today..yea!!!</font>